China, currently the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced it aims to cut its emissions by 7 to 10 per cent by 2035, a cautious target analysts said left room for flexibility on future economic policy.In a video address to United Nations climate talks on Wednesday – held during the annual UN General Assembly meeting – President Xi Jinping told his fellow leaders that China would finally reduce its emissions.“Green and low-carbon energy and development transition are the trend of our era,” Xi proclaimed.The announcement comes at a time when the United States is rolling back on its commitments, with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday calling climate change a “con job”, and belittling renewable energy and the concept of climate change.In a thinly veiled swipe at the US, Xi said: “While some countries are acting against [the trend of fighting climate change], the international community should stay focused in the right direction.”Xi’s latest emission pledge came on top of a previous goal of reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030 – a target that China’s own statistics suggest is on track.
China announces plan to cut its greenhouse emissions by 7-10%
Chinese president reveals ‘conservative target’ for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and calls out ‘some countries’ for not doing the same.
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